Lundqvist has blanked Detroit twice this season, and the Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Red Wings.

Brian Boyle scored in the first period and Chris Kreider had two third-period goals, as New York moved into second place in the Metropolitan Division — one point ahead of Philadelphia.

Lundqvist is one win shy of tying Mike Richter’s franchise record of 301. He caught Ed Giacomin for the club mark in shutouts.

“This organization has been around for so long, so to be up there with them, it’s very special, and I am proud just thinking about it,” said Lundqvist, who was serenaded by the crowd with chants of “Henrik, Henrik.”

Kings 4, Oilers 2: Jeff Carter had two goals and an assist to lead visiting Los Angeles to its seventh straight victory.

The winning streak is the longest for the Kings since taking nine in a row Jan. 21-Feb. 6, 2010.

Marian Gaborik, acquired from the Blue Jackets last week, played in his second game with Los Angeles. He has yet to register a point.

Blues 3, Wild 2, SO: T.J. Oshie and Alexander Steen scored shootout goals and St. Louis took over the points lead in the NHL by defeating host Minnesota.

In his first shootout since his memorable Olympic performance against Russia, Oshie beat Ilya Bryzgalov — a Russian — through the five-hole in the first round.

Bruins 5, Panthers 2: Torey Krug scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and visiting Boston won its season-high fifth straight game.

The Bruins also are 7-0-3 in their past 10 road games, their longest such point streak since the 2010-11 season.

Blackhawks 2, Sabres 1: Jonathan Toews scored the go-ahead goal 1:34 into the third period and Chicago snapped a two-game road skid.

Sabres suspend Klesla

The Buffalo Sabres suspended newly acquired defenseman Rostislav Klesla for failing to report to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester.

Klesla, the former longtime Blue Jackets player who was the first first-round draft pick in team history, told Canadian broadcaster TSN on Saturday that he planned on continuing his career in Europe.

Buffalo acquired Klesla on Wednesday from Washington, which had acquired the veteran a day earlier from Phoenix.

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